tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post680538113512862957..comments2024-03-27T11:45:48.153-04:00Comments on LEGAL RIGHTS: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Public sector v private sector lawsTrinbago Rightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-5767009951102361802020-03-30T17:51:51.022-04:002020-03-30T17:51:51.022-04:00The only legislation governing vacation leave for ...The only legislation governing vacation leave for the private sector is the Minimum Wages Act... therefore, if your wages are within the minimum wages range (this is currently $17.50-$26.25), you are entitled to 14 days. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-21781662566157954792020-03-22T15:02:56.450-04:002020-03-22T15:02:56.450-04:00Good day is vacation leave mandatory in private se...Good day is vacation leave mandatory in private sector?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-87882071952486084462019-08-30T22:27:25.163-04:002019-08-30T22:27:25.163-04:00Is special leave also applicable to private sector...Is special leave also applicable to private sector? That is when selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago in another country for a cultural eventAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-29855519247294072382019-07-22T22:35:09.001-04:002019-07-22T22:35:09.001-04:00Good day, I work for a company that doesn't gi...Good day, I work for a company that doesn't give us any breaks , only pay us for holidays if they feel like it, don't give us vacations or paid sick leave. What can I do about this?<br />Universal Knowledgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04281900990018380258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-55026608491082881382019-07-22T22:32:02.955-04:002019-07-22T22:32:02.955-04:00Good day, I work for a company that doesn't gi...Good day, I work for a company that doesn't give us any breaks , only pay us for holidays if they feel like it, don't give us vacations or paid sick leave. What can I do about this?<br />Universal Knowledgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04281900990018380258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-13780855278726563842017-02-07T18:51:20.272-05:002017-02-07T18:51:20.272-05:00Good night, I would like to know if there is any d...Good night, I would like to know if there is any document that differentiates between the public and private sector within Trinidad and Tobago Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386593095292818112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-28963106623122780262017-01-17T10:03:45.070-05:002017-01-17T10:03:45.070-05:00I work for a company where I am permanent and they...I work for a company where I am permanent and they are saying I have to accrued my sick days. Is that legalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-45450037206844026992017-01-07T13:25:34.220-05:002017-01-07T13:25:34.220-05:00He says we are only entittled to one week vacation...He says we are only entittled to one week vacation .no paid sick leave and he said that since they are private labour laws does not apply to him me ge 19.50 an hourhack5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03382387223791236072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-85090521545722880292017-01-07T04:51:09.012-05:002017-01-07T04:51:09.012-05:00He says that out of ignorance (lack of knowledge)....He says that out of ignorance (lack of knowledge).Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-77733694115427034522017-01-06T07:26:26.572-05:002017-01-06T07:26:26.572-05:00does labour laws like after 12 months you are enti...does labour laws like after 12 months you are entitle to 2 weeks sick leave etc because my boss says most of the labour laws dont apply to him hack5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03382387223791236072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-76989333763010170902017-01-05T15:33:11.338-05:002017-01-05T15:33:11.338-05:00Public is government... everything else is private...Public is government... everything else is private. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-44014655326299959422017-01-05T07:44:13.613-05:002017-01-05T07:44:13.613-05:00question is a drug store a private sector and what...question is a drug store a private sector and what is a private sectorhack5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03382387223791236072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-41057503820556096682016-09-05T10:47:52.364-04:002016-09-05T10:47:52.364-04:00Generally, sick leave and vacation at 2 weeks each...Generally, sick leave and vacation at 2 weeks each (10 working days).<br /><br />Laws apply to every one; public and private, and even locally based foreign companies.Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-63960826285053292912016-09-01T10:43:23.665-04:002016-09-01T10:43:23.665-04:00Good day.
I am employed by a private, one owner a...Good day.<br /><br />I am employed by a private, one owner accounting firm.<br />The owner/ manager regularly states that the employment/ labour laws of Trinidad doesn't apply to private practices. <br /><br />There are no written or specifically discussed guidelines in terms of sick leave, vacation, bereavement or any other type of leave.<br />The owner/ manager always uses the term "I have no problem" when persons ask for time off etc but when the time-off is taken a problem arises.<br /><br />The employees (some who have been employed OVER five years) are therefore confused as to what we are legally entitled to.<br /><br />Please advise on whether the law permits any leave benefits to private employees, and specifically how many days... OR can you direct me to any guidebook for all the private sector laws / entitlements to which we can refer to?frustrated.employeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184306679454856862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-646716842952221832016-02-04T14:19:00.671-05:002016-02-04T14:19:00.671-05:00Is there any guidebook for all the private sector ...Is there any guidebook for all the private sector laws / entitlements that we can refer to?nicoelpoeta7https://www.blogger.com/profile/03150182806315952609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-87859924429589714232015-09-12T07:47:43.310-04:002015-09-12T07:47:43.310-04:00I believe that is in the Civil Service Act.I believe that is in the Civil Service Act.Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-65304901014659092472015-09-11T17:09:44.213-04:002015-09-11T17:09:44.213-04:00if your contract ends before a 3 yr period (contra...if your contract ends before a 3 yr period (contract-public sector), how is the gratuity calculated ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-87427723767267951862015-09-04T00:55:25.410-04:002015-09-04T00:55:25.410-04:00Therefore nothing is wrong with the half hour lunc...Therefore nothing is wrong with the half hour lunch (2 - 15min breaks for the time period) or is it 15 mintues break in addition to the half hour lunch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-35919817986180282682015-09-04T00:00:36.866-04:002015-09-04T00:00:36.866-04:00Hi I work in the private sector from 9:30 to 7;00...Hi I work in the private sector from 9:30 to 7;00 am I entitled to time of for evening classes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-362189512247981412015-09-03T22:28:19.143-04:002015-09-03T22:28:19.143-04:0015 minutes break for every 4 hours worked. 15 minutes break for every 4 hours worked. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-42906993337661765042015-09-03T21:49:26.772-04:002015-09-03T21:49:26.772-04:00Hi, I'm trying to get some advice. I am employ...Hi, I'm trying to get some advice. I am employed for a private company who's work hours are from 1030am till 8pm weekdays and till 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays; 1230pm - 8pm on Sundays we are only allowed half hour lunch break each day and required to work 6 days a week, no written contracts. So I will like to know what are the legal break periods in a case like this? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-19978522398017485182015-02-24T18:03:38.558-05:002015-02-24T18:03:38.558-05:00Contact me via e-mail.Contact me via e-mail.Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-71108909434718830872015-02-24T16:46:43.140-05:002015-02-24T16:46:43.140-05:00I have not yet gotten a contract. All I have is th...I have not yet gotten a contract. All I have is the offer letter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-14106385699716942362015-02-23T22:35:21.206-05:002015-02-23T22:35:21.206-05:00I need to see your contract. Contact me via e-mail...I need to see your contract. Contact me via e-mail. Trinbago Rightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979966801415147544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579793611910834836.post-47697226235428356032015-02-23T21:31:31.748-05:002015-02-23T21:31:31.748-05:00i have worked for the ministry of education on con...i have worked for the ministry of education on contract for over 8 months now. I am not a class teacher but i work in various schools. i was given an offer letter which states salary, casual and vacation days and the offer of 3years employment. To date i was not given an official contract because i was told CPO is still working on it. My supervisor insists that i must only take vacation during the school holidays although i was told by HR That i qualify for vacation after 11 months. If my 12th month does not align with the school vacation , is it legal for me to be forced to wait until this time to take vacation? Also, i was told that they can choose not to approve my casual or sick days and i wouldn't be paid. Is this legal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com